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Stour Valley

About

Stour Valley ward covers a rural expanse in the northwestern corner of the Tendring district, bordering the River Stour which separates Essex from Suffolk. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered woodland, and small, quiet villages such as Bradfield Heath and Wrabness. The area maintains a distinctly agricultural character, with a network of narrow lanes connecting isolated farms and historic parish churches.

A notable feature is the Wrabness railway station, a stop on the Mayflower Line known for its distinctive community-designed architecture. The ward includes stretches of the Stour Estuary, a protected site offering expansive views across the marshes and mudflats towards Suffolk. This environment supports significant wildlife, with walking paths like the Stour Estuary Path following the riverbank through the quiet, low-lying countryside.

Area overview

On average Stour Valley has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stour Valley is £52,750 per year. There are 1 schools in Stour Valley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stour Valley is home to around 3,035 people, with a population density of about 111 per km².

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Stour Valley Population

3,035

Population density

111 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

26.36(-16%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.93(-7%)

Public order

3.95(-23%)

Burglary

3.29(+18%)

Other theft

3.29(-40%)

East of England average

Demographics

British

2,878

94.76%

Other White

1.55%

Irish

0.82%

Indian

0.46%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.46%

Total population: 3,037

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

706

27.68%

No qualifications

497

19.48%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

407

15.95%

Level 3 (A level)

402

15.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

291

11.41%

Total 16+ residents: 2,551

Housing

Owns outright

638

51.41%

Owns with a mortgage

384

30.94%

Private landlord or letting agency

7.25%

Social rents from council

4.43%

Other social rented

4.27%

Total households: 1,241

Property prices in Stour Valley

Median price£365,000

Price per sq ft£339

Sales (last 12 months)35

Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £525K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Stour Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,483 up to £770,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stour Valley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£430,000	£343	£302,300	£362,500	£597,500	£648,000
Semi-Detached	10	£257,500	£348	£192,991	£225,500	£285,000	£388,250
Terraced	2	£240,000	£279	£199,500	£217,500	£262,500	£280,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stour Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stour Valley.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£360,000	£349,995	£170,000
2017	£341,000	£175,000	£191,500
2018	£375,000	£220,000	£159,000
2019	£392,500	£252,000	£201,000
2020	£446,000	£214,000	£281,000
2021	£377,500	£265,000	£212,500
2022	£480,000	£395,000	£256,000
2023	£450,000	£310,000	£185,500
2024	£455,000	£365,000	£167,750
2025	£480,000	£265,000	£282,500
2026	£385,000	£290,000	£195,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stour Valley.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£232	£241	£268
2017	£271	£258	£210
2018	£325	£232	£186
2019	£288	£262	£228
2020	£293	£217	£272
2021	£324	£316	£297
2022	£367	£359	£287
2023	£328	£336	£363
2024	£349	£286	£217
2025	£321	£288	£316
2026	£336	£303	£238

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail